Assistant HR Manager

VANGUARD INTERIORS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

VANGUARD INTERIORS PTE LTD in Singapore seeks an Assistant Human Resource Manager to lead strategic HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, and development, while uniting management and staff to boost productivity.

You will partner with business leaders on planning and policy implementation, oversee performance management, payroll, and HR analytics to support organizational growth and ensure compliance with local regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience, with leadership exposure.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore employment regulations and practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead talent acquisition and recruitment processes aligned with business needs.
• Manage employee relations and performance management programs.
• Oversee payroll, benefits, and HR administration tasks.
• Partner with leaders on policy implementation and workforce planning.
• Monitor HR metrics and drive improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Leadership

HR software proficiency

Employment laws knowledge (Singapore)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Job description

Assistant Human Resource Manager

The Assistant Human Resources Manager spearheads strategic HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, talent development, while bridging management and staff to foster productivity. Responsibilities span strategic planning, policy implementation, and performance management to support organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, strategise and implement HR initiatives that are aligned with business objectives and support organizational growth and performance


• Work closely with business leaders and provide recommendations on how to optimise business performance through effective management of the full recruitment cycle


• Drive performance management activities such as goal setting, performance reviews and development plan to develop talent


• Support business leaders in the management of manpower budget to ensure that the business is efficient and productive


• Monitor, report and analyse HR metrics to diagnose performance and implement strategic decisions accordingly


• Manage the HR team to efficiently handle all administrative tasks and payroll matters

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field


• At least 3-5 years of progressive HR full spectrum experience, preferably with experience reporting directly to top management (Senior HR Executives with experience leading a small team will be considered)


• Strong knowledge of employment regulations and practices in Singapore


• Proven skills in communication, negotiation, leadership, and HR software proficiency, plus in-depth knowledge of employment laws.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal abilities, with a people-oriented and results-driven mindset.


• Ability to work and communicate well with all levels of staff